Guidebook for Lawndale
Food Scene
Bamboo Thai Bistro
2208 Artesia BlvdGreat, reasonably priced Thai food
Al Hamra Halal Mediterranean Grill
2515 Artesia BlvdGreat Middle Eastern/ Indian food
Blue Salt Fish Grill
2515 Artesia BlvdExcellent salads and fish plates for unbelievable prices
Hennessey's Tavern
8 Pier AveBest place to watch a sunset from the 2nd story deck!
Coyote Cantina
531 N Pacific Coast HwyGreat Mexican fashion food and best tequila bar by far!
Jamba
2946 W Imperial Hwy:-) For the health seeker
Best breakfast in the area with a big patio overlooking the ocean
55 locals recommend
Martha's 22nd St. Grill
25 22nd StBest breakfast in the area with a big patio overlooking the ocean
Ocean Diner
959 Aviation BlvdGood, hearty breakfast place. Kids eat free on Tuesday
Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine
7181 Sunset BlvdBest Brazilian food for very reasonable prices
Unbelievable authentic Italian food in a surprisingly industrial neighborhood
24 locals recommend
Eatalian Cafe Italian Restaurant
15500 S BroadwayUnbelievable authentic Italian food in a surprisingly industrial neighborhood
Valentino's Brooklyn Style Pizza, Pasta & Subs
975 Aviation BoulevardPizza!
Shopping
TJ Maxx
1401 Hawthorne BlvdClosest mall with AMC movie theater.
Great indoor/outdoor mall with every store you can think of, a ton of restaurants, and the best AMC movie theater around
234 locals recommend
Del Amo Fashion Center
3525 W Carson StGreat indoor/outdoor mall with every store you can think of, a ton of restaurants, and the best AMC movie theater around
Total Wine & More
1505 Hawthorne BlvdBest selection of beer, wine, and liquor
Everything Else
Endless activities and great food to choose from. Beautiful beach, eclectic food, biking, live music, happy hours, souvenir shops, surf shops, kid-friendly, dog friendly, and overall, a great place!
283 locals recommend
Hermosa Beach Pier
1 Pier AveEndless activities and great food to choose from. Beautiful beach, eclectic food, biking, live music, happy hours, souvenir shops, surf shops, kid-friendly, dog friendly, and overall, a great place!
Upscale destination area with shops, restaurants, and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
364 locals recommend
Manhattan Beach
Upscale destination area with shops, restaurants, and one of the most beautiful beaches in the world
Los Angeles International Airport
1 World WayClosest major airport
Essentials
A cross between Trader Joes and Whole Foods. A full size grocery store with lots of organic, whole foods
27 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
1515 Hawthorne BlvdA cross between Trader Joes and Whole Foods. A full size grocery store with lots of organic, whole foods
Sightseeing
The Queen Mary
1126 Queens HwyA very cool place to spend the day!
Hollywood Wigs
6530 Hollywood BoulevardEveryone needs to see the Hollywood sign!
Hollywood
It's Hollywood!
LA's main entertainment complex with a concert venue, bowling, movie theater, and tons more
633 locals recommend
L.A. Live
800 W Olympic BlvdLA's main entertainment complex with a concert venue, bowling, movie theater, and tons more
Arts & Culture
Lighthouse Café
30 Pier AveLive music
Figueroa / 12th station
Sports and concert venue